The general patent application process includes: 1. Determine whether the invention-creation content belongs to patentable content, and if so, determine which patent type the invention-creation content can apply for; 2. Prepare the application documents (write the patent application documents, make the application documents, submit the patent application, and obtain the patent application number). ); 3. Examination: The Chinese Patent Office examines the patent application documents, and the patent agent makes patent corrections, replies and changes during the examination. 4. Request for patent registration or reexamination: If the patent application is authorized, it shall go through the registration formalities according to the requirements of the patent authorization notice and obtain a patent certificate. If the patent application is rejected, it shall be determined whether to file a request for reexamination according to the specific circumstances. At this point, the patent application process is over. China Patent Office will authorize or reject the examination conclusion according to the examination situation. This process usually takes about 3-6 months for design, 4-6 months for utility model and 2-3 years for invention patent.
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